Martian Orbiters May Provide Inaccurate Water Assessment

Martian Orbiters May Provide Inaccurate Water Assessment

Our closest planetary neighbor, Mars, is often
associated with microorganisms, breathable air and the presence of water.

New findings suggest that sensitive instruments
equipped on Martian orbiters may be responsible for inaccurate data that may
have been providing false scientific evidence, especially regarding salt water
streaks.

The hydrated salts found on the planet, known as
perchlorates, may portend water but scientists believe that they may not be as
widespread as studies show.

Orbits may operate with dubious detection tools, but the
recent landing rovers may pick up genuine traces of water that will advance
research efforts upon the red planet.